George Julius Poulett Scrope

George Julius Poulett Scrope (March 10, 1797 – January 19, 1876), English geologist and political economist as well as a magistrate for Stroud in Gloucestershire, authentic autographed letter (ALS). 4 pages, handwritten, Castle Combe April 22nd, 1825. Accompanied by full typed transcription.

he began to study the volcanic regions of central France in 1821, and visited the Eifel district in 1823. In 1825 he published Considerations on Volcanos, leading to the establishment of a new theory of the Earth, and in the following year was elected FRS. This earlier work was subsequently amplified and issued under the title of Volcanos (1862); an authoritative text-book of which a second edition was published ten years later.

Scrope was awarded the Wollaston Medal by the Geological Society of London in 1867. Among his other works was the 'History of the Manor' and 'Ancient Barony of Castle Combe' (printed for private circulation, 1852).

In very good condition with expected mailing fold and minor signs of wear and handling.